We have trips that are suitable for every level of conditioning and experience; all require basic good health, balance, and mobility. These ratings are general guides. Each trip description has more specific information. Please make sure you pick a trip that is suitable for you; if you have any doubt about a trip's suitability, please call us at 877-439-4042. Because of the flexibility of our itineraries, some trips have more than one rating.

Ratings are based on level of conditioning necessary to enjoy the trip and hours of activity, which may be broken up during the day. If a trip has 3 to 4 hours of activity, this does not mean that you are on your own for the rest of the day; typically our trips are quite full. The rest of the time might be spent sight-seeing, driving, visiting museums, optional activitities, free time for shopping or whatever else you want to do on your own, or time to relax.

[1] These trips are suitable for women who are new to adventure travel, who do not have a regular exercise routine, who want more “down time” during a trip, and/or are coming with someone who wants a different level of activity. These trips are designed so you can opt out of some activities on the itinerary. If you choose to do everything, they would be rated 2 or 3.

[2] These are suitable for any woman who regularly walks at a brisk pace 3 to 4 days a week for 25 - 35 minutes. There are typically 3 to 5 hours of daily activity.

[3] The trip requires some aerobic conditioning, such as walking vigorously up hills, jogging, cross country skiing or stair stepping for 30 - 45 minutes at least 3 - 4 times a week. Additional endurance exercise may be suggested. There are typically 4 to 6 hours of daily activity.

[4] Requires aerobic conditioning for at least 40-50 minutes 4-5 times a week. Additional endurance exercise (e.g. going for a 2 hour hike once a week) and/or strength training is usually required. There are typically 5 to 8 hours of activity on most days.

[5] These trips require a very high degree of fitness and even women who exercise regularly will need to add some specific conditioning such as strength training, endurance training, and longer aerobic workouts. There are typically 5 to 10 hours of daily activity.

Please do not sign up for any trip rated 3, 4 or 5 unless you already exercise regularly and/or you have the time to adequately prepare for it.